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Definition of Earthquake in the Bible

  

Earthquake

Earthquake: mentioned among the extraordinary phenomena of Israel (Ps. 18:7; compare Hab. 3:6; Nah. 1:5; Isa. 5:25).

The first earthquake in Israel of which we have any record happened in the reign of Ahab (1 Kings 19:11, 12). Another took place in the days of Uzziah, King of Judah (Zech. 14:5). The most memorable earthquake taking place in New Testament times happened at the crucifixion of our Lord (Matt. 27:54). An earthquake at Philippi shook the prison in which Paul and Silas were imprisoned (Act 16:26).

It is used figuratively as a token of the presence of the Lord (Judg. 5:4; 2 Sam. 22:8; Ps. 77:18; 97:4; 104:32).